Hypothetical MLB Trade Question

[Mr KLC]

Wandy Rodriguez pitches for the Astros against the Rockies tonight. In the middle of the game, the waiver claim trade is made and approved, forcing Wandy to leave before it ends. Would he be able to come back and pitch for the Rockies that same night?

[Mr KLC]

Never mind. No chance of this happening after that 1st inning.

[Ice House]

you have quite an imagination... way to think outside the box. You should use that for something useful

[crustyme]

there is a rule in baseball that once a player exits the game they are not allowed to re-enter. this may prevent your scenario from happening.

[rm18]

not because of that rule but you cant change your roster during the game so no

[Dutch]

What if he pitched a no hitter for 4 1/2 innings for both teams?

[Mr KLC]

not because of that rule but you cant change your roster during the game so no

Makes sense. Thanks!

[Ice House]

what if....

[Ice House]

actually you can change a roster during the game ... it happens all the time.